MSC Cruises highly rated by prestigious Berlitz Guide

All nine of MSC Crociere’s luxury cruise liners listed in the “large resort ship” category are given an excellent rating of four out of a possible five, while the 10th ship in the company’s fleet, MSC Melody, rates an above average three in the “Mid-size ship” category. Highlights include the rating of MSC Crociere ships as the “cleanest” of all major cruise liners praise for the company’s recycling efforts.Other accolades include the short listing of the renowned MSC Aurea Spa aboard MSC Fantasia, as one of the 10 excellent...

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NCL`s Epic will summer in the Mediterranean in 2011

Jan 26, 2010 - Norwegian Epic to set sail in Europe in 2011. Norwegian Cruise Line`s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, Norwegian Epic, debuting this July, will summer in the Mediterranean as part of her 2011/2012 deployment. The ship will sail a seven-day Western Mediterranean itinerary from Barcelona, Spain from May through October 2011.

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10 Design Secrets Of Costa`s New Deliziosa Unveiled

Along with her sister ship, the Costa Luminosa, the Costa Deliziosa will be the fleet’s “flagship,” offering the most exclusive and innovative elements in the fleet and designed for Costa’s most discerning clientele. These innovations include the ship’s avant-garde design and the use of premium materials, such as various type of marbles, granite, mother-of-pearl and Murano glass, stucco applied by spatula...

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8 Accommodations On NCL`s Epic In Detail

True to its name, Norwegian Epic takes Freestyle accommodations to the next level, offering a wide range of staterooms, suites and villas to suit every type of guest," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "Since this ship is our largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising vessel to date, we've taken a fresh approach to our stateroom mix, offering niche accommodations such as our family and spa categories, along with creative, ground-breaking design as evidenced by The Studios with Living Room and largest ever Courtyard Villa complex.

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How to Book a Family Cruise with Kids

Affordable cruising with kids. In the cruise industry, early January through mid-February is known as “wave season” because it’s the heaviest cruise booking period of the year. It’s also when cruise lines and agents float some of the most attractive promotions, so look sharp.

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New Cruise Ships for 2010

All New At Sea. 2010 will see the introduction of ships that are first in their "classes" as well as some that follow a familiar profile. Cruise Diva is happy to preview the Class of 2010. Some are new designs like the new NCL Flagship Epic, some are sister-ships to their current fleetmates. Find out which one is Cruise Diva's pick for most innovative in 2010's new cruise ship launches.

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Costa Cruises Samsara Spa Named “Best Spa” In Cruise Critic Editors Picks Awards

Costa Cruises’ renowned Samsara Spa was named “best spa” in the 2009 Cruise Critic “Editors’ Picks” Awards. The awards honor the world’s top cruise lines and highlight the best of the best in cruising. The Samsara Spa is featured on all of Costa’s newest ships, including the Costa Luminosa, Costa Pacifica, Costa Serena and Costa Concordia. The spa will also be featured on the Costa Deliziosa (January 2010), the Costa Favolosa (summer 2011) and Costa Fascinosa (spring 2012).

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NCL Celebrates 10 Years Of Freestyle Cruising

Norwegian Celebrates 10 Years Of Freestyle Cruising; Declares 2010  The Year Of The Freestyle Vacation' Three-month promotion features upgrades, up to $400 in on-board savings and targeted offers to select destinations. Norwegian Cruise Line is ringing in the New Year early with a bevy of promotions marking 2010 as "The Year of the Freestyle Vacation." All new reservations from today through March 14, 2010 on any of the line's 10 Freestyle Cruising ships will receive up to a six-category upgrade and on-board savings certificates of up to $400. In addition, bi-weekly promotions will feature special offers on select ships and destinations. The first offer from January 4-17, 2010 includes reduced deposits and kids from $249 for bookings on Norwegian Epic's seven-day cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean.

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20 distinctive dining experiences on Oasis Of The Seas

Royal Caribbean Evolves Culinary Experiences With Al-Fresco Seating, Gourmet Venues And My Time Dining. Launching in December 2009, Oasis of the Seas will set the stage for Royal Caribbean International's culinary innovations. The world's most revolutionary cruise ship will offer guests more variety and flexibility than ever before, thanks to a lot of distinct dining experiences, ranging from an exclusive signature restaurant, to neighborhood-specific themed venues and new twists on the global brand's traditions.

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Disney Cruise Line Ranked As No. 1 Cruise Experience

Disney Cruise Line was recently named the top large cruise ship experience by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine in the 9th annual “Reader’s Cruise Poll.” The Cruise Poll recognizes the best cruise ships as voted on by Condé Nast Traveler readers.

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Oasis of the Seas: 25 New Must See Photos!

The world's largest cruise ship has arrived in South Florida. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s 16-deck Oasis of the Seas docked Friday at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. It set sail from Finland to Florida in late October. The massive $1.5 billion vessel is nearly 40 percent larger than the industry's next-biggest ship and five times larger than the Titanic.

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5 Design Secrets Of NCL`s New Flagship EPIC Unveiled

Norwegian Cruise Line today unveiled the contemporary hull design which will adorn Norwegian Epic, the company's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, scheduled for delivery in May 2010.

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Pop2life Gives Rihanna Fans An Ocean View

October 23, 2009 (New York, NY) - After hearing her highly anticipated new single "Russian Roulette," music fans from coast-to-coast are no doubt eager for a sneak-peek of Rihanna's fourth album Rated R, being released Monday, November 23, 2009. Pop2Life brought Island Def Jam Music Group, Clear Channel Radio and Royal Caribbean International

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Oasis of the Seas: Official Naming Ceremony Take Place On November 30

The official naming ceremony for Oasis of the Seas will take place on November 30 during a one night inaugural celebration-fundraiser to benefit the non-profit Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Tickets for the once-in-a-lifetime event begin at $750 per person and guests

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Disney Cruise Line Debuts the Cruise Industry's First-Ever Onboard Water Coaster!

CELEBRATION, Fla. – Disney Cruise Line debuts the cruise industry’s first-ever shipboard water coaster – AquaDuck –aboard the new Disney Dream. Guests will have the opportunity to get swept away on an exhilarating high-speed flume ride above the upper decks of the ship and even out over the ocean.

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Special Event: Norwegian Epic’s inaugural Transatlantic Crossing Set for June 2010

Sep 14, 2009 Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Norwegian Epic, the company’s largest and most innovative ship to date currently under construction in France, will make her inaugural transatlantic seven-day cruise on June 24, 2010, departing from London (Southampton). The 4,200 passenger Freestyle Cruising ship will arrive in New York, her first port of call in the United States, on July 1, 2010. In addition, Norwegian Cruise Line also announced that a new seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruise has been added to Norwegian Epic’s inaugural season, departing Miami on July 10, 2010, one week earlier than previously scheduled.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Invites Guests To Share Their Freestyle Cruising Experiences On Company's Web Site

Miami   -    Aug 13, 2009 New user-generated content on NCL.com empowers guests to share their cruise experiences, answer each other's questions and rate shore excursions. Norwegian Cruise Line has launched Freestyle Voices, www.ncl.com/FreestyleVoices, an online social media forum enabling guests to post their own experiences and opinions to Norwegian's web site. The company is the first cruise line to directly post user-generated content, including reviews, on its main corporate web site.

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Design Details Unveiled for New Carnival Dream Largest ‘Fun Ship’ Ever

The new 130,000-ton Carnival Dream – the largest “Fun Ship” ever constructed, offering a host of on-board innovations and amenities – is slated to debut September 21, 2009, operating a diverse inaugural schedule that features visits to magnificent European and Caribbean destinations. Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, the 3,646-passenger SuperLiner will be a new class of vessel for the line and usher in a new era of “Fun Ship” cruising.

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